Christ the Redeemer

Quote from vhehn:

these kinds of things should be taught. why however is it necessary to inject a mythical story about a mangod who was impregnated by majic and was killed then came alive again to teach higher ideals?

A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
-- Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science,"



You don't understand. Its symbolism. It was never meant to be taken literally. If you want to really learn about how man has created myths to put a human face on God then read Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces.

You are all form over substance.


John
 
Quote from vhehn:

are you saying there were no nonchristians helping? are you further saying that if science were to eventually come up with enough evidence falsifying a biblegod to convince even you that you would instantly become evil?

No just worthless and self centered which is why you didn't see bus loads of Atheist going to NOLA. Atheists don't give a shit about anyone other then themselves. Human civilization is about working together for the common good but Atheists are only concerned about whats in it for them.
 
Quote from jficquette:

No just worthless and self centered which is why you didn't see bus loads of Atheist going to NOLA. Atheists don't give a shit about anyone other then themselves. Human civilization is about working together for the common good but Atheists are only concerned about whats in it for them.
So what was this all about.

"How wonderful is that — they’ll be rebuilding homes in New Orleans with other atheists and Christians. Can’t get more cooperative than that. I mentioned last year that the Atheists, Agnostics, & Freethinkers from the University of Illinois went on a similar trip (and they’ll be doing it again this year, joining up with Ashley’s group)."

If you are not a bus load of theists you ain't helping NOLA? You would seem to have a bit of nasty theistic bigotry going on there dude.
 
Quote from stu:

So what was this all about.

"How wonderful is that — they’ll be rebuilding homes in New Orleans with other atheists and Christians. Can’t get more cooperative than that. I mentioned last year that the Atheists, Agnostics, & Freethinkers from the University of Illinois went on a similar trip (and they’ll be doing it again this year, joining up with Ashley’s group)."

If you are not a bus load of theists you ain't helping NOLA? You would seem to have a bit of nasty theistic bigotry going on there dude.

That blog is should bullshit. Why are you so defensive?
 
Quote from vhehn:

these kinds of things should be taught. why however is it necessary to inject a mythical story about a mangod who was impregnated by majic and was killed then came alive again to teach higher ideals?

A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
-- Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science,"

I think we can agree on this. Jesus would be the first to say that the message (teaching) is more important than the box it has been packaged in.

"Wisdom is justified by ALL her children." Luke 7:35
 
Quote from stu:

So what was this all about.

"How wonderful is that — they’ll be rebuilding homes in New Orleans with other atheists and Christians. Can’t get more cooperative than that. I mentioned last year that the Atheists, Agnostics, & Freethinkers from the University of Illinois went on a similar trip (and they’ll be doing it again this year, joining up with Ashley’s group)."

If you are not a bus load of theists you ain't helping NOLA? You would seem to have a bit of nasty theistic bigotry going on there dude.

John is one of the biggest bigots on this site. That's why so many have him on ignore.
 
Quote from smilingsynic:

John is one of the biggest bigots on this site. That's why so many have him on ignore.

The more cowards about Race who put me on ignore then the less people I have to deal with.

John
 
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